Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of An extremely well-preserved copy of

An extremely well-preserved copy of “In the Service of the Reich: Diplomatic & Government Officials/German Red Cross” by John R

an unofficial document for first-place in a tug-of-war competition at a 1937 Wehrmacht sports festival

with a crimped hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

The raised lip on the bottom has two forest green felt pads added

but the motto is written in Latin

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Star, by D.Cravanzola United Republic of An extremely well-preserved copy of(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, mounted to an eight pointed faceted star base, reverse with makers cartouche for D. Cravanzola, measuring 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red leather exterior, two piece crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel in gilt, inside lid lined in white silk, padded and